MiniMax launches powerful open-source AI model with big context window

Chinese AI company MiniMax has released MiniMax-M1, a new open-source language model that can process up to one million tokens of context. This makes it capable of handling entire book collections in a single conversation, reports Carl Franzen for VentureBeat. The model is available for free commercial use under an Apache 2.0 license on platforms … Read more

Google: Stable versions of Gemini 2.5 models and new Flash-Lite variant

Google announced that its Gemini 2.5 Pro and Flash AI models have moved from preview to general availability. The company stated that developers can now build production applications with confidence using these stable versions. Several organizations including Snap, SmartBear, Spline, and Rooms have already been using the latest versions in production for recent weeks, according … Read more

The Browser Company launches Dia, an AI-focused web browser

The Browser Company has released Dia, a new web browser that places artificial intelligence at its core. The beta version launched Wednesday for existing users of the company’s previous browser, Arc, while others must join a waitlist. Dia features a ChatGPT-like chatbot accessible through a sidebar and the URL bar. The AI assistant can analyze … Read more

Google Gemini introduces scheduled tasks

Google has launched “scheduled actions” for its Gemini AI assistant, allowing subscribers to automate routine tasks and receive personalized updates at specific times. Users can now ask Gemini to perform recurring tasks, such as providing daily calendar summaries or generating weekly blog post ideas. The AI assistant can also handle one-time scheduled requests, like summarizing … Read more

Token Monster automatically selects best AI for each task

A new AI chatbot platform called Token Monster has launched in alpha, automatically routing user prompts to the most suitable large language models for optimal results. The platform was developed by Matt Shumer, CEO of OthersideAI, as reported by Carl Franzen. Token Monster integrates seven major AI models including Claude 3.5 Sonnet, GPT-4o, and Google … Read more

Sky brings AI-powered automation to the Mac

An upcoming Mac application called Sky promises to revolutionize desktop automation by combining artificial intelligence with natural language processing. The app, developed by the creators of Apple’s Shortcuts app, allows users to control their Mac and perform complex tasks simply by typing commands in everyday language. Federico Viticci from MacStories reports that Sky can understand … Read more

Perplexity launches Labs feature for comprehensive project development

AI search company Perplexity announced the launch of Perplexity Labs, a new feature that transforms user ideas into complete projects including reports, spreadsheets, and web applications. The tool is available exclusively to Pro subscribers and represents an expansion beyond the company’s existing search and research capabilities. Labs performs automated work sessions lasting 10 minutes or … Read more

Chinese startup DeepSeek releases major update

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has released a significant update to its open-source reasoning model, bringing it closer to competing with paid services from OpenAI and Google. The new DeepSeek-R1-0528 model shows substantial improvements in complex reasoning tasks across mathematics, science, and programming. VentureBeat’s Carl Franzen reports that the updated model achieved 87.5% accuracy on the … Read more

Google Gemini 2.5: enhanced reasoning and new capabilities

Google has announced significant updates to its Gemini AI model series, introducing new capabilities and performance improvements. The company revealed Gemini 2.5 Pro with „Deep Think,“ an experimental enhanced reasoning mode, and an improved 2.5 Flash version that offers better performance while using fewer computational resources. Gemini 2.5 Pro and Deep Think According to Google, … Read more

Google expands AI Mode in Search to all US users

Google has announced that its AI Mode in Search is now rolling out to all users in the United States, marking a significant expansion beyond the initial Labs testing phase. The company revealed this update during its I/O 2025 developer conference, alongside several new AI features coming to the search experience. AI Mode represents Google’s … Read more